WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling errorTouted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.21 Nov 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him down13 Nov 04:00 AM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea08 Nov 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeGreen finance meets 'woke banking' debateThe ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.18 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFonterra faces toughest test cutting emissions on farmsCharlotte Rutherford says Scope 3 farm emissions are the hardest to control.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & finance'We just go and do it': Business leaders back NZ’s practical path to net zeroCLC firms have cut 3.6m tonnes of emissions since commitments began.18 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAdam Coxhead: Energy resilience must be a focus for businessSix in 10 Kiwi firms see energy supply as a key business risk.18 Nov 03:59 PM
Today22°C18°CFine but cloud increasing in the morning, then a few showers in the evening. Northerlies, picking up in the morning.
Wednesday22°C17°CA few showers turning to rain in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, turning to strong northwesterlies in the morning.
Thursday21°C15°CRain clearing in the afternoon, but remaining cloudy. Northerlies, easing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an emailThe original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
The CountryUrban oasis: Inside Ponsonby’s hidden community farmTucked in between Ponsonby and Herne Bay is the last place you’d expect to find a farm.25 Nov 03:21 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra update with Miles HurrellMiles Hurrell, Michael Every, Richard Wyeth and Peter Newbold talk to The Country. 25 Nov 02:11 AM
HorticultureSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
The Country‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know themChristopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.24 Nov 11:21 PM
The Country'Who knows what you're voting for': Hipkins takes swipe at NZ First but doesn't rule out allianceThe Labour leader also ruled out any new wealth taxes but will keep its CGT on the table.24 Nov 09:08 PM
The CountryFonterra trims milk price forecast as global supply risesFonterra has lifted its 2025/26 milk collection forecast to 1545m kgMS.24 Nov 08:31 PM
Driven Car GuideBYD Sealion 7 Premium extended review: sibling rivalryThe electric Sealion 7 has a plug-in hybrid sibling, the Sealion 6. But which is better?25 Nov 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideManthey kit turns Porsche 911 GT3 into an aero-heavy track weaponThe upgraded 911 GT3 lapped the Nurburgring 2.8 seconds faster than its predecessor.25 Nov 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideGoogle’s Gemini AI assistant rolls into Android AutoGoogle's newest AI assistant enables natural in-car voice interaction in Android Auto.25 Nov 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMazda 6e pure-electric sedan confirmed for New Zealand in 2026The rear-drive EV sedan is a joint-venture with China's Changan Automobile.24 Nov 10:56 PM
OneRoofUnderbelly TV house sells for over $2mBuyers plan to refurbish the 1970s gem that's featured in countless shows and ads.25 Nov 05:15 PM
OneRoofHave a butcher’s at this: Builder gives iconic South Island shop unbelievable makeoverHe thought the project would be an easy one. He was wrong.25 Nov 05:00 PM
OneRoofConstruction king finally sells Bay of Islands lodge after slashing price by almost $2mWaterfront trophy home has hosted countless celebrities.25 Nov 07:22 AM
OneRoof'What are you doing living in my house?': Restaurant power couple selling their dream homeThey fell in love with the waterfront home long before they stepped inside.25 Nov 07:20 AM
OneRoofOverseas buyer snaps up vintage crib for $4mThe 1950s lakefront home fetched almost double its RV at heated auction.25 Nov 07:15 AM
OneRoofNZ’s Woofington’s castle sells for over $3mIconic Wellington property had been a luxury hotel for dogs.24 Nov 04:25 PM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months laterJack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.12 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months laterJack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.12 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.15 Aug 10:00 PM
WellingtonWhy Wellington teen with no convictions imported up to $6m worth of drugsThe judge noted Rowan Hewitson was not like most offenders who appeared before her.11 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandRaw milk fans keep dairy farmers busy“We’re allowed 30 hours to sell the milk, but we sell out sometimes before 24 hours.”03 Aug 10:09 PM
